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Mon., Aug. 20

Wed., Aug. 22

6pm-8pm

6pm-8pm

210 Oak St., Mora
(Behind Hardee’s)

(320) 679-8254
For New Enrollment Special Discounts
on Day Care during the Open House

Admission will be
charged and all proceeds
will support the Kanabec
County Fair and Ag Society. For more information call Kalli at 320-6792100.

The Kanabec County
Ag Society is sponsoring
the event at the Kanabec County Fairgrounds
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The event is open to the
public and will include
powertool races, kids’ ac-

Aug. 12
Joyful Sing-a-Long

The community is invited to sing along with
friends and neighbors to
celebrate favorite hymns
at Mora United Methodist Church from 7 - 8 p.m.
A freewill offering will
be accepted and refreshments will be served.
Also donations will be
accepted for the Kanabec
County food shelf. For
more information call
679-4689.

Certified educators and/or people interested in substitute teaching (K12, ALC) and/or substituting as paraprofessionals in the Mora School
District are invited to attend an informational meeting to be held in the
Mora High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, from 8:30 – 10:30
a.m.
Substitutes interested in learning the basics of Smart Boards will have
an optional training from 10:45-12:30. This will allow you to run lessons created by the homeroom teacher and give basic troubleshooting
techniques that will help with the lesson flow. Future workshops may be
available to build upon this initial training.
The Minnesota Legislature, recognizing the shortage of teachers in
out state, provides a procedure for people holding four-year college degrees (BA or higher) whereby they may apply for “Limited Licensure”.
Completion of this procedure through the state department provides
a person with the licensure necessary to serve as a short-call substitute
teacher in Minnesota schools whether or not (s)he has a teaching degree.
At the meeting Aug. 14th, you will receive information regarding
District policies and procedures. All building principals will be on
hand to respond to any questions or concerns you may have.
We encourage all prospective substitute teachers and prospective
substitute paraprofessionals to attend this informational meeting –
don’t forget to bring along a copy of your current licenses or certificates!
If you cannot attend the workshop, or have other concerns, please
call the District Office, 679-6200, for information or assistance.

September 3rd

Labor Day

Due to the holiday,the deadlines
for our papers will be:

Kanabec County Times
& Pine City Pioneer
September 6 issue:
Classifieds, ads and news

There will also be a “big
bass pot” for those who
choose to buy a ticket
with 100 percent payback for the biggest bass
caught.
For entry information
and forms contact Tom
at 651-303-3328 or e-mail
LoonStateBassmasters@
hotmail.com.
Mad Cow Band
performs at

The Mad Cow Band
performs a wide range
of music and the event
is family-friendly with a
smoke and alcohol-free
environment.
Admission is charged
with children under 13
admitted free. For more
information contact Amy
at 763-389-1536 or amy@
amysabrina.com.

Sick of Big Money Running our Elections?
Tired of Corporate Interests Running our Government?
Learn what you can do about it.

Come to Sandstone’s

Old School Arts Center
Friday August 17 • 7-9PM
Move to Amend’s national spokesman David Cobb
will lead a community forum

“Creating Democracy and
Challenging Corporate Rule”
A fiery speaker and passionate advocate, David is a legal scholar who
will offer a program that is part history lesson and part heartfelt call
to action. It’s a very interactive presentation followed by a lively and
energizing Q&A that everyone who wants a real, working and vibrant
democracy for “We the People...” will appreciate.
Move to Amend is a broad, non-partisan coalition working to build
a democracy where corporations are not people and money is not
speech. Learn more at www.MovetoAmend.org.
The Old School Arts Center (formerly Sandstone High School) is at 214 Eagle Drive.
This forum is free and open to the public.
Doors open at 6:30. For local questions, e-mail (preferred)
lhilty@frontiernet.net or call Laurie at 320.233.6626.

How Will the School Bond
Election Affect You If You Are
Retired/On Fixed Income?
As a home owner you have to pay taxes, and if
the taxes are increased, the cost of remaining
in your home increases. Will you pay for your
medicines or pay the new school taxes?
How much will your costs increase?
Here’s An Example:
You own a home here in Mora. Let’s say it is valued at $150,000,
homestead; You get $1,100 a month Social Security; you’re
paying on a mortgage, say $650 per month, $100 for heat, electric
bill $75, $90 water/sewer, car expenses $75, medicine $100,
$200 food. If the school bond passes, you will have to pay an
additional tax of $394 per year. That’s $33 a month. Businesses
downtown will pay higher taxes. They will charge more for everything you buy. Does this eat up your Social Security check?

Minnesota’s Current Immunization Requirements for School Enrollment MORA
2012/13 school year:
Preschool
Kndg - 6 years of age
7 years of age - grade 6
Grade 7
Grades 8 through 12

DTaP/Tdap
4 DTap
5 DTaP *
3 DTaP
3 Tdap***
3 Tdap***

Polio
3 Polio
4 Polio *
3 Polio
3 Polio
3 Polio

MMR
1 MMR
2 MMR **
1 MMR **
2 MMR
2 MMR **

Hepatitis B
3 Hep B

Varicella
1 dose ****
2 doses ****

3 Hep B

2 doses ****

* The 5th dose of DPT and the 4th dose of polio vaccine are not required if the previous dose was administered after
the 4th birthday.
** The measles vaccine component must have been given on or after the student’s first birthday to be considered a valid
dose.
*** One dose of Tdap must be given on or after the 11th birthday, but no sooner that 5 years from the previous dose.
**** Varicella vaccine requirement is waived if the student has a history of having had chicken pox disease. To waive
the requirement parents must provide a signed written statement that identifies the year of the chicken pox disease.
Effective Sept 1, 2010 documentation of chicken pox disease must be verified by a healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP) or
parents can provide notarized statement of being opposed to vaccine due to belief that student had chicken pox.
All students enrolled in the Mora Schools are required to have adequate immunization records on file by the first day
of class. This includes incoming kindergarten students. Inadequate immunization records mean denied entrance into
school.

Transfer students are given a 30-day grace
period by MN law. After 30 days time,
transfer students are excluded if immunization records are not adequate.

Immunizations can be obtained through
the Mora Medical Center by calling 6791313 or Kanabec County Public Health
Nursing by calling 679-6330, to arrange for
more information or an appointment time.
Please forward your student’s immunization
records to the health office at school as soon
as possible.

2012-2013 MORA SCHOOLS STUDENT SUPPLIES
The following is a list of supplies
needed for students attending
Fairview Elementary in 2012-13.
Individual classroom teachers may
notify you of specific classroom needs
in addition to these supplies.
Bolded brands are requested because
of their quality.

High School
10 - notebooks
10 - folders
Pens
Pencils
Teachers will inform students of any other
specific supplies after classes begin
** The Art Sketchbook is purchased in
Kindergarten and kept for 1 and 2 Grade
*** My Dictionary is purchased in grade
1 and used through grades 1, 2 and 3.
New students will be required to purchase
My Dictionary and the Art Sketchbook
upon entry.

Back to School
PLANNER FOR MORA • OGILVIE • PINE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS

LATCHKEY PROGRAM Preschool
Programs
In the Latchkey program we provide a home-like, instructional atmosphere where the
focus is placed on the needs of the child grades K-6. Children have the opportunity to
choose from a variety of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, puzzles, games and
movies. Quiet areas are also available for homework and reading.
Hours: Before school, 6:30 a.m. until school starts.
After school, from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
Location: Morning and afternoon Latchkey will be held at the Fairview Elementary
School. Students in grades 3-6 will be transported by bus each day in the morning from
Fairview Elementary to Trailview and again after school from Trailview to Fairview
Elementary.
Registration: Fill out a latchkey registration form if you would like your child to participate in the Latchkey program.
Fees $2.75/hr. per child. A late fee of $2.75 per every 15 minutes will be charged for any
family picking up their children after 6 p.m. If you attend Latchkey on a regular basis,
you may pay each Friday. If you attend only occasionally, please pay at the end of that
day.
School Closings:
1. When school is cancelled, there will be no morning or afternoon Latchkey.
2. On regularly scheduled “Late Start Days” morning Latchkey will be available from
6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. = Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6. Feb. 9, March 7, May 2.
3. On unscheduled late start days (days not designated as late start days on the district
calendar), there will be no morning Latchkey.
4. In the event Mora Public Schools closes early, there will be no afternoon Latchkey.
It is the responsibility of the parent to have other arrangements on file in the elementary school office for your child/children when Latchkey is cancelled due to an early
closing. Latchkey observes Mora Public Schools emergency closings as announced on
the following radio stations: WCCO Radio 830 AM, WCMP 92.1 FM or KBEK 95.5
FM. If you have any questions, please contact Fairview School at 320-679-6260.

MORA OPEN HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29

for 2013-2014
Mora Preschool Program provides developmentally
appropriate experiences that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and creative development of each
child in the program. We believe that children learn
best through play-based activities that follow along
with our Houghton Mifflin Curriculum.
Preschool Options for children who are 3 by Sept.
1, 2013:
• Tuesday/Thursday AM 8:30-11:00
• Tuesday PM 12:00-2:30
Preschool Options for children who are 4 by Sept.
1, 2013:
• Mon/Wed/Fri AM 8:30-11:00
• Mon/Wed/Fri PM 12:00-2:30
• Mon/Wed PM 12:00-2:30
• Tuesday/Thursday AM 8:30-11:00
• Tuesday/Thursday PM 12:00-2:30
The Preschool Program is located in the Fairview
Elementary School. All transportation to and
from the program is the responsibility of the
parents and/or guardian. We do offer financial
aid for our programs; additional forms need to
be filled out and can be turned in to the Early
Childhood office. If you have questions about
attending preschool, please contact Carrie Sell at
320-679-6257 or find us on the Mora School
website.

PLANNER FOR MORA • OGILVIE • PINE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
MORA SCHOOL DISTRICT 332
SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2012-2013
August 21-23
August 28-30
August 29
September 3
September 4
October 4
October 15
October 15-16
October 18-19
November 2
November 5
November 8
November 22-23
December 6
December 10
Dec. 24-31
January 1
January 2
January 17
January 18
January 21
February 7
February 18
February 19
February 19 & 21
March 7
March 27
March 28
March 29- April 1
April 29
May 2
May 27
May 30
May 31
June 2
June 3, 4

New Teacher Workshop
Teacher Workshop
Open House, FV & TV 4-6 p.m., HS 4-7:30 p.m.
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
First Day of Classes
Late Start - School begins at 10 a.m.
P/T Conferences HS 4-7:30 p.m.
P/T Conferences - TV and FV evenings
Ed MN Pro Conference - NO SCHOOL
End of First Quarter
Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL
Late Start - School begins at 10 a.m.
Thanksgiving Vacation - NO SCHOOL
Late Start - School begins at 10 a.m.
P/T Conferences HS 4-7:30 p.m.
Winter Vacation - NO SCHOOL
New Years’ Day - NO SCHOOL
Classes Resume
End of Second Quarter
Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL
MLK Day - Teacher Inservice - NO SCHOOL
Late Start - School begins at 10 a.m.
President’s Day - NO SCHOOL
P/T Conferences HS 4-7:30 p.m.
P/T Conferences - TV and FV evenings
Late Start - School begins at 10 a.m.
End of third Quarter (43 days)
Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL
Spring Vacation - NO SCHOOL
P/T Conferences HS 4-7:30 p.m.
Late Start - School begins at 10 a.m.
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
End of Fourth Quarter LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Teacher Workday
Commencement Exercises at 2 p.m.
Conference Comp Day - NO SCHOOL

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EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
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Preschool screening is a
REQUIREMENT for
kindergarten enrollment.
Mora Schools is pleased to be working with:
Kanabec County Public Health Nursing
Services, Early Childhood Teachers, and
our dedicated screening volunteers, to
offer parents a comprehensive screening
program. The screening program includes
the following assessments:
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Height and Weight
Hearing and vision screening
Speech and Language screening
Developmental screening
Review of community resources
Social-emotional screening
Reviewing of immunizations and
health history
Family factors inventory

Summary Interview

All children residing in the Mora School
District are eligible to participate in the
screening. This screening is provided
to families in our district at no charge to
the family. Families do have the option
of obtaining comparable developmental
screening through other sources (such as
Head Start, public health nursing agencies
or other school districts), but costs incurred
are then the family’s responsibility. Families
can also waive the required developmental
screening by providing the district with a
signed statement identifying that they are
conscientiously opposed to having their
child participate in the screening.
Parents are contacted by the school
regarding the availability of preschool
screening. If your child is 4-years of age

or older and you have not been contacted
please call Carrie or Vicki at 320-679-6257
to schedule your child’s screening.
If you have questions regarding the
screening program, please call the screening
coordinator, Carrie Sell 320-679-6257

Screening Dates for the
2012-2013 School Year:
September 24
October 24
November 15
December 12
January 16
February 12
March 14
April 10

Grade One:
Box of five sharpened
pencils, box of 24
crayons, backpack,
snap-type school box,
four large glue sticks, a
large pink eraser, Fiskars
scissors, foru white
board markers, large box
of tissues, and enough
extras to replenish their
supplies throughout the

320-679-3665
Educating students for over 26 years with a caring staff
of certiﬁed experienced college graduate instructors.

• A Catholic school - God centered
• Accredited preschool & elementary school thru MNSAA. An accrediting agency
recognized by the State of Minnesota. MNSAA is also a member of the National
Federation of Nonpublic-School State Accrediting Association (NFNSSA)
• Preschool Licensed by State of Minnesota
Preschool - M, W, F mornings • T, TH all day • M, W all day
• Kindergarten
All day every day
• First thru sixth grade
• Teachers with BA/MA degrees and licensed thru the State of Minnesota
• Current and integrated curriculum
• Family focused and parental involvement

Offering Extended Day Programs which are open to the public
For information, tour of the school and interview, contact the school ofﬁce at 320-629-3953.
Ask for Deanna Jahnz, Principal or Heather Guzik, Secretary.

You are invited!
What: A newly formed
support group for grandparents raising grandchildren
and kinship caregivers raising relatives’ children.
When: The 2nd Tuesday
of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Pine City Elementary School Commu-

Pine City Welcomes Mr. Wayne
Gilman As Superintendent
Mr. Gilman replaces outgoing Superintendent Dennis
Fischer, who resigned to take a
position in Wyoming. Mr. Gilman comes to Pine City after
serving six years as the Superintendent of Crookston. Prior
to coming to Crookston, Mr.
Gilman had five years of prior
experience as a superintendent.

Mr. Gilman’s
career also
includes
experience
as a principal, middle
school
teacher, and
elementary
teacher. Welcome Mr. Gilman!

Minnesota’s No Child Left Behind Waiver Proposal Explained
of Education to partner with
school districts, teachers and
parents on research-based local
solutions with schools that are
identified as most in need of
additional help.

The new accountability system
Minnesota proposes in its
waiver will provide a better,

GOAL

fairer way to measure how
our schools are doing. Even
more important, it will allow
the Minnesota Department

Four Measures of School
Performance

Reduce the achievement gap
by 50 percent in six (6) years

• Did the school meet its

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target for Adequate Yearly
Progress?
• Did each student grow and
by how much?
• Did all subgroups grow and
how fast was that growth?
• Did graduation rates improve
for all students?
Three School Designations
Reward Schools. Top 15
percent of schools on the four
performance measures. Reward
Schools will be publicly recognized for their great work.
Priority Schools. Bottom 5
percent of schools on the four
measures. These schools will

work directly with the state to
develop and implement a turnaround plan that will dramatically change the way the school
operates.
Focus Schools. Ten percent of
schools with greatest contribution to state gaps. Focus schools
will work with their districts,
utilizing technical assistance
from MDE, to develop and
implement an improvement
plan that will directly address
the specific needs of lowperforming student subgroups.
For more information, visit
www.education.state.mn.us

Thursday, March 28 - Early Dismissal for students - 1/2 day
Workday for staff (end of the quarter)
4th Mid-Quarter: April 30

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When school is closed because of snow, bad weather or emergencies, it will be
announced on WCCO (830AM), WCMP (100.9FM) and KBEK (95.5FM) radio
stations from 6-8 a.m.
Late starts and early dismissals will be announced on these radio stations as well. You
may also check the canceled school listings on local television stations.
If school is canceled at any time, there will be no Community Education or Activities
that day.

3rd Mid-Quarter: February 27

Graduation - May 31st

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View calendar online at
www.ogilvie.k12.mn.us

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School In Session

Ogilvie School District #333 has received notification from the Minnesota
Department of Education (MDE) that the request to continue operation of a 4-Day
School Week under the Flexible Learning Year Program has been approved for
the 2012-13 school year. Thank you to all parents, students, staff and community
members who shared the positives, either through surveys, interviews or attending
public meetings. Your input provided the support necessary to continue this
program structure in our Ogilvie community. Thank you!
~Kathy Belsheim

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6 single subject notebooks
1 notebook with graph paper
1 1/2” binder for science to
be used for student work
portfolio
1 scientific calculator MUST
HAVE
6 Pencils #2 lead – replace as
needed

ATTENTION
SUBSTITUTES CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND PARAS
OGILVIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEED YOU
FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
There will be a meeting of all current and prospective substitutes
for Ogilvie Public Schools on August 22, 2012. The meeting will be from
1:00 to 2:30 PM in the Media Center at the school. This will be a paid meeting
for those in attendance. For certified subs please bring a copy of your current
teaching license, driver’s license and Social Security card with you. Para subs
must have a 2-year degree or have passed the para pro test. Please bring your
documentation for your para pro test, driver’s license and Social Security card.
If you cannot attend this meeting, stop in the elementary or high school office
to add your name to our sub list. If you have any questions please call
320-272-5000 or 320-272-5050.

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VOTE YES on August 14th
1. Life is about education. It must be a life-long commitment. Our kids are significantly behind in technology and science. Our graduates are using actual science labs for the first time after they leave
MHS. Don’t the Mora students deserve better?
2. Some have said that we should go back and look at the plan again. That’s what the school board
and community leaders have done. For a year, they have carefully assessed the needs in our schools.
Waiting another year means we will find a few more problems, we will have another year of inflation,
and interest rates might start to rise. Waiting a year means the plan will be more expensive for taxpayers.
3. The tax impact to ISD is $48 million, not $62.9 million as the State of Minnesota will pay 52% over
$30 million (approximately 25% of total cost). Yes, we’re also the State but why not have others in the
State pick up part of this tab. ISD residents have been helping pay for many, many new schools over
the years (look at the neighboring towns).
4. Estimated cost of repairs will be approximately $38 million over the next 20 years for health, safety,
energy efficiency, security and educational adequacy. For roughly $10 million more we can have a
new efficient single complex facility. The problems we face with the aging infrastructure are not going to go away.
5. The High School and Fairview have more than served their purpose. It’s time to update our facilities
into the 21st Century and provide a 21st Century education.
6. A NO vote does mean that your taxes will not increase immediately. BUT it does mean that in a few
months, a year… sometime in the near future… they will increase because of major repairs AND the
$’s for those repairs will all be on the backs of the voters of ISD #332.
7. When people say: This is not a good time to raise taxes. It begs the question, When IS a good time to
raise taxes? (Correct answer: never.) With that mindset, no community would ever build anything, no
matter how necessary.
8. Great schools matter. When someone is looking for a place where they can start a business and raise
a family, they ask about the quality of schools. Fairview and the High School are older than most
other schools in our region, and the buildings no longer meet the state’s standards for educational
quality.

What Your Vote for the School Really Means
Voting NO will NOT keep your taxes at their current rate. By voting NO you are
voting to put money into buildings that are outdated, unhealthy, and unsafe.
Voting YES means healthy facilities, enhanced technology, up-to-date science
labs and safer schools.

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Veteran of 4 overseas
deployments, two to Iraq
Major in the MN Army
National Guard
President of the Pine County Veterans Counsel
transporting disabled vets to the Mpls VA
Member of VFW, American Legion, DAV
Elder at Hinckley 1st Presbyterian Church
- co-hosts the summer gospel concerts
- organized garden for local food shelves
Former Lifeguard, EMT & Volunteer Firefighter
Graduate of Hinckley-Finlayson High School
BS in Biology - St. Cloud State University
Husband and father of 4 from Finlayson MN

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Ogilvie Community Education is looking
for adult volleyball teams and individuals
to participate in Fall League.
Wednesday evenings - 7:15-9:15pm
Sept. 12 - Dec. 12
Cost per team - $100 for 12 weeks of play
Registration and fees are due by Sept. 5
Please contact Ogilvie Community Education at
320-272-5003 with questions

Mora High School Fall Sports Begin
The fall sports season is just around the corner for
Mora High School Students.
Practice begins on the following dates for each activity:
SPORT
CC Running
Girls’ Tennis
Volleyball
Volleyball
Football
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On July 24, the school board and I held our sixth public meeting to
hear from residents about the district’s long-range facilities plan. Thank
you to the hundreds of people who have attended the meetings. We
heard from strong supporters of the plan, strong opponents and people
who just wanted to hear more about the whats and the whys.

August. We need to hear from voters
whether $2.45 per month, and three
more years of payments, is a fair
price for building new instead of just
repairing our current schools.

As I think about the questions I have heard, many people are trying
to understand the math behind the decision-making. I can sympathize
with them. It can be hard to grasp so many numbers when making the
comparison of different options for investing in our schools. This column will explain how the school board looked at the financial questions
when deciding which plan to present to voters for approval.

In recent days, another idea has
been suggested -- just pay as we go
by spending two or three million
dollars each year to eventually catch
up with the $38 million in projects.

Local taxpayers will not pay the entire cost of the $62.9 million project. Because of a state program to help taxpayers in poorer districts pay
for school construction, 52 percent of the tax impact of the plan after
the first $30 million of construction costs will be paid for by the state.
This reduces the real cost to local taxpayers to $45.9 million, which is
the best figure to use for an apples-to-apples comparison of the cost of a
Trailview single campus plan.
This means the Trailview plan has two significant financial advantages over other options: (1) The state is assuming 25 percent of the local
tax impact, and (2) The interest rate on the bonds will be lower than the
expected construction inflation over the next 20 years.
Some people at the public meetings have suggested that we should
remodel and repair Fairview and the high school in phases. The independent assessment of our schools identified $38 million of projects that
need to be addressed over the next 20 years, with $24 million falling into
the “most urgent” category. So the school board looked closely at a $38
million remodel and repair plan, implemented in two ten-year phases.

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Unfortunately, school finance
isn’t that simple. The state of Minnesota sends Mora Public Schools
less than $500,000 each year for deferred maintenance projects. If we Superintendent Craig
want to spend a few million every year
Schultz
on repairs, we have two choices. The
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first choice is to pull the money out of
the classroom by reducing teachers or
programs. A million dollars goes a long way at Mora Public Schools -taking that kind of money out of the classroom would greatly change
education for a lot of students.
The second choice would be to levy that money every year from the
property owners of the school district. However, the cost of tomorrow’s
repairs would go up due to construction inflation, so each year we would
levy even more money just to keep up.
At the end of 20 years, 2032, all of the needs identified in 2012 would
be addressed. However, we would have 20 more years of issues that accumulated in our aging schools, because all of our maintenance money
will have been used to repair, not prevent.
This financial picture is why school districts bond for construction
projects, rather than paying year-to-year. When interest rates are low,
taxpayers can avoid the impact of construction inflation by paying for
the entire project at once. This also frees the state’s maintenance money
for preventing future problems.

The results of this analysis were startling. Once you include the inflation that occurs as we delay some of this work for 10 years, the cost
of the repair and remodel plan was very similar to the cost of the plan
we selected. In the repair/remodel plan, the owner of a $125,000 home
would pay about $23.42 more per month for 20 years. The Trailview plan
will cost that same homeowner $25.87 per month for 23 years.

After spending the last year in meetings with students, teachers,
parents and community members, I think most people seem to believe
that we need to do something with Fairview and the high school. The
big question has been which plan to choose. After looking at the data
on education, health, safety and finances, the school board felt that the
Trailview Campus plan made the most sense.

That was the difference -- $2.45 a month for three more years. Now,
if the state buy-down didn’t exist and interest rates weren’t so low, the
repair/remodel plan would look far cheaper than the Trailview campus
plan. But compared to a $45.9 million price tag, the cost of repairing and
remodeling is very close to the cost of building new.

I hope this explains the school board’s decision about which referendum to present to voters. I want to remind all residents that it is your
decision on Aug. 14. The school board did its job by selecting a facilities
plan, and now it’s time for you to make your decision.

After looking at this data, the school board felt strongly that voters
should have the chance to vote on the Trailview campus proposal in

The proposed plan uses tax-exempt bonds to create a PreK-12 campus at the Trailview site. By bonding for the plan, we can complete the
project over the next two years, while construction costs are lower than
normal. The bonds themselves, with a projected interest rate of between
3.35 and 3.50 percent, are less expensive than the rates we’ve seen over
the past decade. This has been described as a ‘generational low’ for interest rates.

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Please contact me if you have any questions about the facilities plan.

JANZEN AUCTION
Saturday, August 18 • 10 am
Swan River - Estate of Donald Aljets
Directions: 17006 County Road #438 Swan River, MN (23 miles
North of McGregor or 23 miles South of Grand Rapids on State Hwy 65)

Immanuel Lutheran Church
of Brunswick invites families to
a sweet corn feed from noon to
6 p.m.

The public is invited to historic Grass Lake Church at 2 p.m.
to come sing old-tyme favorite
hymns led by Rev. Bruce and
Lori Thompson, with Vi Belkholm
at piano.

There willl also be a car
and tractor show (everyone is
welcome to bring a vehicle to
show), kids’ games, and corn,
potato salad, hot dogs and
bars.
There will be a fee charged
with a maximum of $20 per
family.

Call (320) 629-8060
SPACE IS LIMITED!

An ice cream social will follow the music. The event is nondenominational and everyone is
welcome.
Call 679-1665 for more information.

MORA CLASS OF 1992
The Mora Class of 1992 will
have their 20th class reunion on
Saturday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at
Bowe’s Restaurant in Mora. Call
Julie (Runquist) Peters at 320-6799173 for more information.

MORA CLASS OF 1982
The Mora Class of 1982 will
have its 30th class reunion on
Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Mora
Country Club for a Golf & Gab
followed by a dinner at the Crystal Bar & Grill from 6 - 8 p.m. Call
ahead to reserve a tee time or
meet on the deck for Gab Time
and enjoy a cool beverage.
The meal at the Crystal will
be “order off the menu” followed
by music - DJ Jake Rude will be
playing 80s music. E-mail Diane
(Nelson) Douglas to conﬁrm attendance in order to get a count to
plan staff needed.
THANK YOU
This past week I was lucky to
be involved in an effort to help
out the Ron Cox family. An idea
for a tribute upon a demo car by
Nick Johnson snowballed into
an effort by many people to show
the Cox family how much Ron
will be missed. People I wish to
make note of are those of: Colors
by Craig, Doenz Excavating and
Bob Neubauer and the belt-gang.
I would also like to thank all
the demo drivers who displayed
the number “2” on their vehicles.
I know there are many others I
may have forgotten but let me say
to everyone, THANK YOU! This
small idea turned into something
great.
Martin Rike
THANK YOU
The family of Joan Fluegge
would like to extend their
heartfelt appreciation for all the
prayers, home and hospital visits
and the many phone calls and
cards she received. And thank
you to all the friends and family
who assisted Joan to and from
the doctor and hospital visits.
A special thank you to
Pastor Brenda Wicklund for the
beautiful service, the ladies for
the delicious meal and Elaine
Keehr and Bonnie Grunke for
the special music. We would also
like to thank Mike Ingebrand and
his staff for their help at such a
difficult time.
We were truly touched by
the love and support given
by Kanabec County law
enforcement, medical and fire
departments during Mom’s
illness and funeral. Also we
would like to extend our heartfelt
gratitude to the doctors, nurses
and staff at St. Clare Living
Community rehab department,
FirstLight and Mercy hospitals
for the compassionate care Joan
received.
Bless you all.

45TH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY OPEN
HOUSE FOR CLAIR
AND LINDA KUBESH
Please join us in celebrating
the 45th wedding anniversary
of Clair and Linda Kubesh from
2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26 at
the Pine City VFW. Cake and
coffee will be served.
MORA CLASS OF 1951
The Mora Class of 1951 will
have their annual reunion at Freddie’s in Mora at noon on Tuesday,
Aug. 14.
OGILVIE CLASS OF 1982
The Ogilvie High Schol Class
of 1982 will have their 30th class
reunion on Saturday, Sept. 22 at
the Pink Diamond on Ann Lake
beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner will be ordered off the
regular menu. RSVP to conﬁrm or
decline attendance. For more information call Joel Kuehn at 320272-4358.
AUG. 10-11
SHARPSHOOTERS 4-H CLUB
FUNDRAISER
The Sharpshooters 4-H Club
will be working at the Coborn’s
brat stand to raise money for the
club.

THANK YOU
The family of Michael Pepek
would like to extend a special
thank you to St. Mary’s Catholic
Church plus their many friends
in Mora who have always been a
special part of Mike and Vickie’s
life.
THANK YOU
Thank you to friends and
family for celebrating our 25th
wedding anniversary with us.
We have received so many cards
and gifts. It was a very special
time for us with many wonderful
memories.
Jerry and Joyce Tvedt

MICHAEL PEPEK
Michael Pepek, 93, passed away July
25, 2012.
He was born Sept. 27, 1918.
He served with the Army Air Corps
throughout WWII. He retired from
Downing Box Co. in Fridley and
moved to the farm in Mora where
his love of the land and animals was
shared with many who visited over
their 30-year residence. All who knew
him will miss his loving smile and his
gentle, kind heart.
Mike was preceded in death by his
parents and six siblings.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 70 years, Vickie; son, Michael
(Kathy); daughters, Liane McCullough
(Mac) and Christy Griffith (Judd);
four grandchildren and one-great
grandson; sister, Helen Russin; and
many relatives and good friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held Wednesday, Aug. 1, at St. Therese
of Oxbow Lake Chapel in Brooklyn
Park.

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Due to the Primary
Election, August 14,
2012, the Peace
Township Board will
hold its regular meeting August 21, 2012 at
7:00 p.m. at the Knife
Lake
Sportsman’s
Building.
Meetings
not held on the second Tuesday of the
month will be posted
and published.
Betty Caza, Clerk
Peace Township

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in the water treatment industry since 1936
is preparing to increase its sales force. We
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company. Duties include the rental and sale of
a vast array of Water Treatment Equipment.
Equipment designed to solve any potential Hard Water problem that may present
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Sales experience a plus, but not a requirement as we will properly train any qualified
individual. We will fully train this individual
with proper testing, sizing and application
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needs.
This individual needs to be prepared to
work a varied schedule. Evenings and some
Saturday visits are part of this job description. Culligan will supply some leads for this
individual, but self generated leads are a key
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• Base salary + commissions + bonuses
• Earning potential - $40,000 plus
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Insurance and Dental Plan
• 401K Plan
• In-House Training Program
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Local: 320-629-3130
Outstate: 800-955-3685

for 19,200 circulation newspaper in
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business to business sales, special promotions, projects and other duties as assigned.
Salary includes base, milage plus
commission and benefits.
Ideal candidate should have a positive
attitude, ability to work with tight
deadlines and a willingness to learn.
Sales experience helpful, but willing
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RESIDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT
St. Clare Living Community of Mora is currently accepting applications for a part-time
Resident Services Assistant. This position is responsible for Life Enhancement Activities
for the Assisted Living residents, light housekeeping, tenant transportation, and light office duties. Hours include Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3:30pm, but may vary
based on the facility’s need.

St. Clare Living Community
110 N. 7th Street, Mora, MN 55051
320-679-1411
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• Teachers • Aides
• Food Service Workers
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ISD #578 is seeking substitutes in the
employee categories cited above. If you are
interested, come to a meeting at 1:30 p.m.
in the PCHS seventh-grade commons on
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.
The purpose of this meeting is to review
background information about the school
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and other data required for standard application forms. Prospective paras (aides) should
bring a transcript if they have a two-year
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